Phono-semantic — one part hints at the meaning, another at the sound
Example phrases
献血前,工作人员会先确认志愿者的血型。Xiànxuè qián, gōngzuò rényuán huì xiān quèrèn zhìyuànzhě de xuèxíng.Before blood donation, staff first confirm the volunteer's blood type.
你知道自己是什么血型吗?Nǐ zhīdào zìjǐ shì shénme xuèxíng ma?Do you know what your blood type is?
有些人喜欢根据血型来猜朋友的性格。Yǒuxiē rén xǐhuan gēnjù xuèxíng lái cāi péngyou de xìnggé.Some people like to guess their friends' personalities from their blood type.